Friday, December 28, 2007

Okay, a quick post-Christmas update. We had a great holiday, relaxed and fun. Schedules have been off kilter all week, but I've got my runs in, and best of all have used my new toy. It's an Indo Board balance trainer. A lady in my Pilates class brought one in to show me a couple months ago - I loved it and figured it would be the perfect thing to help prepare for trails.

Here is a picture in all my Christmas morning glory - my new robe, the tiara that Santa left in my stocking, on the board for the first time. It came with both roller and ball. The roller is very difficult - I still need to brace when I use it (and I learned that I need to use something much heavier than a chair, like the wall or the couch).

We inflated the ball to the max and I have been using it daily. The ball offers instability in all directions. My hope is to strengthen my ankles and feet, as well as developing better balance.

It can also be used for other types of training...

The Last Chance Marathon is on Monday. I'm hoping for nice weather - so far the forecast is for clear and sunny (and cold). Last year the course was modified due to trail damage, but it looks as though we're back on the regular route this year. It is a double out and back on a wide gravel trail. Rob, Steve, Eric and Margaret are all running it as well - it should be a fun day!